Boston Police Sexual Assault Unit is investigating
reports of 4 indecent assault and battery incidents occurring in and around the
Back Bay area. In each case the suspect is generally described as a white
male, 20-30 years of age, 5'7"-5'10", 175 lbs and wearing a tan
construction type jacket.

The circumstances surrounding the incidents are as
follows:

At about 10:24 PM on Tuesday September, 24 2013, the
victim reported she was walking on Dartmouth Street when the suspect described
as a white male, 5'9, in his early 40's, wearing a tan jacket with the hood up
and carrying a plastic Dunkin Donuts bag, followed her. She further stated she
could hear the suspect saying things but she pretended not to listen. She
stated the suspect came from behind indecently touched her and fled on foot.

At about 10:13 PM on Tuesday, September, 24, 2013,
the female victim stated she was walking on Dartmouth Street approaching Beacon
Street when she saw the suspect described as a white male in his 20's with
short blond hair, 5'5, wearing a camel colored jacket, blue jeans and carrying
a plastic bag standing on the opposite corner. She stated as she was
crossing the street the suspect stated "Do you know what time it is"?
she replied, "It's ten o'clock". The victim further stated that
the suspect then began walking closer to her, indecently assaulted her and fled

At about 12:42 AM on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, the female victim stated while
walking in the area of 150 block Newbury Street a white male in his 30's, with
scruffy blonde hair, 5' 10", wearing a tan jacket came up behind her and
indecently assaulted her before he fled on foot.

At about 6:55 AM on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, a female victim stated she was
walking her dog in the area of 290 block of Commonwealth Ave when she observed a white
male with blonde hair about 5'7" to 5'9", 20-30 years old,
175lbs, wearing a tan construction jacket, blue hoody (possibly a red sox
hoody) on a bench. The suspect started to yell at her "Hey Hey". At
which time the victim stated "I don't have any money". The suspect
jumped up and indecently assaulted the victim. When the victim started to
scream the suspect punched her in the head. The suspect then fled on foot
towards Mass Avenue. Victim refused medical attention at that time.

The Boston Police Department is actively
investigating facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with
information is asked to call detectives at 617-343-4400.

Community members wishing to assist this
investigation anonymously can do so by calling CrimeStoppers at 1(800) 494-TIPS
(8477) or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police
Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of those wishing
to remain anonymous.

TIPS FOR ENSURING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY:

Always be aware of your surroundings,
especially at night. When parking,walking or returning to your car, remain in
well-lit and populated areas.

Wear sneakers or shoes that allow for
added mobility.

Be watchful and aware. Keep your head
up. Make quick eye contact with those around you and be observant of passing
vehicles. Don’t become distracted by talking on a cell phone or listening to an
iPod/similar device.

Avoid walking alone late at night. Walk
with friends and people you know.

Keep a whistle within reach. If you feel
threatened, use the whistle to signal residents that you need assistance.
Yelling “Fire!” “Help!” and/or “Rape!” are ways of drawing attention and
alerting people that you need help.

Hold your keys in your hand to use as a
weapon against an attacker.

Carry a cell phone.

Call ahead to your destination to alert
them that you’re on your way. Make sure they expect you at a certain time, so
that in the event you fail to show up, they’ll know enough to begin looking for
you.

Walk with confidence. Be assertive.
Don’t let anyone violate your space. Trust your instincts. Know this: anyone at
anytime can be a victim of crime. Don’t assume, “IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN TO ME.”

If an unarmed attacker confronts you,
believe in your ability to scare, distract, or even incapacitate the attacker
enough to escape.

If you think that
someone is following you, switch direction or cross the street. Walk toward an
open store, restaurant or residence